, 1887-11-05
AN INoUlslTWE AMERICAN.
His Visit to the Palace Which Baron
Rothschild Was Building.

A'' 'H'b ~ "a Aaihtc WIG bHEoh
Rothschild Was Building.
An American, sight seeing in Europe,
gives his mind to his work, which is to
do the places of interest. In order to
crafty his curiosity, he sometimes dis
regards the prophecies, and accosts the
first man he meets, if he thinks him
capable of serving as a guide book. One
of these American tourists, while in Lon
don, heard of the famous place which
Baron Rothschild was building. He
went to see it, and was fortunate enough
to meet the master builder, who showed
him over the building. After he had
finished the inspection, he addressed a
portly old gentleman, whom he saw
watching the workmen, with ''Good
morning, SIR" The man bowed politely,
without speaking.
"1m a stranger" the American con-
tinued, thinking he might be speaking to
the contractor; give been looking over
his building, and l should like to ask
you for some information"
81 shall be happy to oblige you said
the old gentleman, and he told the
American many interesting facts about
the building.
II suppose you have seen Rothschild,
sir?" said the American.
(Which one?"
"The old cock"
81 see the old cock every day." an
swered the old man, eying the American.
81 should like to have a look at him!
People say he is a gay old chap and lives
high. l wish l had him in my power.
I'd not let him up till he had shelled out
a pile of his money"
The American ratified on, and the old
gentleman laughed heartily. When
there was a pause he remarked, Baron
Rothschild had to work for his money,
and deserves to enjoy it,"
Maybe so" said the American, ''but
reckon he did a heap of squeezing to
get it,"
The old mans face flushed, as he said,
stiflly, Il never heard the honesty of the
house called in question"
Didn't you? Well, to tell the truth,
neither have 1. But I wouldn't be sur
prised if I'm right, after all"
The old mans face grew black, and he
bit his lip, but he said nothing.
people tell me-" continued the
American, ''that the Rothschilds have
made two fortunes. Now, I'd like to
learn the way the thing was DONE"
Il can tell you" replied the old man,
smiling. People say the house of
Rothschild made one fortune by being
careful to mind their own business, and
the other by letting that of others alone.
Good morning, sir"
And the old gentleman left the Ameri-
can staring at him, and went to the
other end of the building.
"Can you tell me the name of that old
gentleman?' asked the American of a
handsome young man who was looking
at the building.
"'That is Baron Rothschild."
"Then I've got myself into a s~crape!"
exclaimed the mortified American, and
told the young man what had occurred
THAT was awkward" the young man
remarked, after a hearty laugh.
Hes a crusty old chap, he's as cross
as a BEAR" continued the vexed Ameri-
can.
ooh, that is only his way; he is a kind
hearted man, but a little eccentric" said
the young man.
"Do you know Baron Rothschild?'' in
quired the American.
81 have met him several times, and l
have an appointment to wait on him to-
day"
Then 1 wish you'd say t. him that l
did no know to whom l was talking
this morning, or l would not have said so
much; and that he need o have been so
huffish about it,"
II will do SO; he will be the first to
laugh at the adventure, when he hears
your explanation. Good morning."
Just then n workman passed, and the
American asked him the name of the
young gentleman.
THAT was one of the younger Roths-
childs, said the workman. The Ameri-
car was afraid to speak to a stranger for
a week, for fear he might be a Roths-
child.-Youth's Companion.